Josh Mandelbaum
@Josh_Mandelbaum
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Des Moines City Council Member, environmental lawyer, husband, & dad.
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The Governor should probably reflect on equity and vouchers a bit more. Kids and families in Iowa will be left behind, and schools will lose much needed resources, just to give vouchers to wealthy families already sending their kids to private school.
#NoVouchers
When equity is everything that we hear, it truly baffles me that those who fight so hard for it are the same ones who are so strongly opposed to Parental Choice!
What could be more fair than supporting every Iowa student equally?
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Iowa Republican politicians are trying to ban abortion entirely.
That’s why I’ve drafted a resolution to prevent Des Moines city resources from being used to investigate anyone who seeks, gives or facilitates reproductive health services.
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I’ve drafted a resolution preventing Des Moines city resources from being used to investigate anyone for accessing or providing services related to abortion.
Republican politicians want to ban abortion statewide. We can and should fight back.
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Marijuana shouldn't be illegal in Iowa. Every year, we miss out on millions in revenues to neighboring states, and disproportionately incarcerate people of color for possession. We should legalize it now, and I will work to make that happen as mayor.
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The Inflation Reduction Act would invest nearly $370 billion in efforts to slow climate change.
Let’s get it passed.
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When we started looking at gun safety ordinances in Des Moines,
@BetoORourke
’s campaign supported our efforts. He couldn’t be at the
#GunSenseForum
in person because he’s rightly focused on El Paso, but made sure he joined by video.
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Governor Reynolds is trying to ban abortion in Iowa through court action.
That is why cities like Des Moines should take the steps we can to protect access to reproductive health care.
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Make no mistake — abortion is on the ballot in Des Moines this November.
I’m the only candidate in this race who fought to protect the right to choose in the face of Republican attacks.
That’s a fact.
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These charges come days after a protest that ended without incident. These charges are unnecessary and at best, create an appearance of retaliation. These charges should be dropped. 1/2
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.
@RobSandIA
was also a student of hers but I was her favorite.
Rep
@katieporteroc
used to be a
@UIowa
law professor, and
#DSM
city council member
@Josh_Mandelbaum
was one of her students.
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I proposed policy changes to address predatory towing practices in Des Moines. My colleagues on the Council refused to act. Now we know why - thousands of campaign dollars supporting the Crow Tow Caucus. We need a Mayor who is willing to stand up to special interests.
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Today I'm announcing my campaign for Mayor of Des Moines.
We can’t solve tomorrow’s challenges with yesterday’s ideas. We need to set a bold vision for the future, pursue innovative solutions, and lead.
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Kim Reynold’s deep pocketed donors are attacking me. We can’t let them buy this race for my opponent. Thanks to Congressman Loebsack for his support.
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There are a lot of reasons why I’m on
@TeamWarren
. An important one is that
@ewarren
has a comprehensive climate plan and a way to get it done.
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Proud to stand with thousands of members of the community to support LGBTQ+ human and civil rights. Our community is stronger when everyone can be their authentic self and love who they love.
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Thanks to
@BetoORourke
for having a meaningful discussion about gun violence and everything that we can do to make our communities safer. We all have a role to play from limiting access to high capacity magazines to implementing evidence-based violence intervention programs.
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“She didn’t treat her students any differently than she treated a CEO in front of Congress.” - California Rep. Katie Porter schools Congress with a white board
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When I say I'm the only candidate in this race who stood up for reproductive freedom – don't just take my word for it.
Thanks for issuing this important statement
@ppadvocatesia
. Proud to stand with you in this fight.
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It's appalling and extreme that the AG would stop providing emergency contraception to victims of sexual assault. If she won’t provide sexual assault victims with access to the care they need, I will as mayor.
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Bill Stowe's courage pushed water quality to the top of the political agenda. His advocacy was always about creating a safer, healthier state for all of us and generations to come. His call to action will live on.
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We just launched our new TV ad! Reproductive rights are on the line – and I'm the only candidate running for Mayor in Des Moines who has taken action with a specific plan for what the city can do to protect reproductive freedom. As Mayor, I'll stand up for your rights.
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Des Moines passed our 24x7 100% clean electricity policy tonight. I look forward to implementing this policy as part of our Climate Action Plan and working with other cities to get them to join us.
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Raised the Des Moines Pride flag to kick off Pride Month. It’s important to show support during Pride, and to remember that we have a lot of work to do in Iowa to make sure that everyone is welcome, accepted, and safe. I’m committed to doing that work with the LGBTQ+ community.
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I spent a little time this afternoon talking with
@BetoORourke
about climate change and his plan to address it. It was great to be part of a conversation about tackling this existential challenge head on.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, these charges should be dropped. Once we learned that she was a reporter on assignment that should have been sufficient to drop the charges.
Opinion: Polk County's decision to try a Register reporter is an attack on everyone's rights to be informed and hold government accountable, writes the Register's editorial board.
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I'm not a 2020 candidate but I'm still trying to impress
@RobSandIA
.
Why are all of the 2020 Democrats trying to impress this one guy at the Iowa State Fair?
@ElizLanders
went there to find out.
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School’s out so Liam’s joining me at the Capitol today. On the car ride over, I explained to him that lobbying was “pushing” people to do what’s right. He took me literally- sorry
@RobSandIA
.
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Cold and unpleasant day to confront the cold and unpleasant reality of gun violence in our community and country. It warms me up knowing there are so many who are committed to ending gun violence.
#MarchForOurLives
#MarchforOurLivesDSM
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What we do at this moment in time matters. Our kids are watching. I’m glad that my kids got to watch me endorse
@ewarren
.
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Furthermore, police should work to de-escalate every situation. Filing charges days after a protest that ended without incident do nothing to make our community safer and simply escalate tensions that have been simmering all summer. 2/2
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@RobSandIA
@daveweigel
I was just at my law school reunion. A pic of
@katieporteroc
and
@ewarren
was on the fridge of the prof that we stopped by to visit.
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Contrary to popular belief, the Dairy Queen on SW 9th street in Des Moines is actually the perfect place for “u kno what”.
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I know garbage truck drivers in Des Moines. In the winter, they also plow our streets. In the spring, they train to respond to floods. They come to work every day and put in hard hours to make our community work for everyone. Perhaps that’s something you should aspire to.
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I think I might borrow this line - “I don’t think wind turbines cause cancer, in fact, I think they cause jobs”
Jokingly asked if he thinks wind turbines cause cancer,
@BetoORourke
says “I don’t think that wind turbines cause cancer, in fact I think they cause jobs.”
#IACaucus
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Thanks for the support and encouragement
@JayInslee
. The benchmarking ordinance passed. One more step towards a clean energy economy and climate solutions.
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Find someone who looks at you like
@FredHubbell
looks at
@IAStartingLine
And here's that moment where
@FredHubbell
pointed directly at me as I was taking photos and then he and Rita discussed something so I figure I'm probably in trouble over who knows what (as is usually the case)
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As a city, we should take the steps we can to safeguard abortion access and protect reproductive freedom. I’ve identified four actions that we can and should take.
Josh Mandelbaum's resolution would bar use of city resources to determine whether someone has broken state abortion laws.
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Knock every last door, talk to every last voter!
Current Des Moines city council member AND mayoral candidate Josh Mandelbaum knocking on doors just a few hours before the polls close tonight. He says he’s been at it since around 9 a.m.
We’ll have election coverage this afternoon into evening shows on
@KCCINews
.
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It’s great to have voices like
@JasonKander
working to provide better access to our democratic process and supporting candidates like
@RobSandIA
. Hope to see more of him in Iowa.
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It’s time to legalize marijuana in Iowa and treat it like alcohol. This would address disparities in enforcement, provide tax revenue, and allow us to focus on treatment for those who need it.
Iowa lawmakers have not moved to join other states in legalizing marijuana for recreational use. But Iowans' support for the idea has significantly grown over the past eight years, a new
#IowaPoll
shows.
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The Inflation Reduction Act will create clean energy jobs in Des Moines and communities across the state and country while transitioning our energy sector away from polluting coal plants.
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So the largest utility in the state with the Value of Solar Tariff was able to announce the retirement of its remaining coal and a 3000 MW solar build out. There's no need to wait and no need to debate net metering. Iowa should follow Minnesota's lead.
BREAKING: Historic agreement between Xcel Energy, labor, and clean energy groups moves Minnesota toward a clean energy future. Read the press release below.
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.
@RobSandIA
has worked hard to make Iowa work more efficiently. He has cut government spending while working to increase transparency for our elected officials and public institutions. His work is a model of what we can accomplish in Des Moines, and I'm proud to have his support.
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It me.
As one Des Moines City Council member calls for a citywide mandate, he and other leaders who want to see more face coverings worn in public agree it would be a challenge to enforce.
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I appreciate
@DMschools
leadership in addressing this difficult situation and looking at how to best serve our students and community over the coming months.
A statement from Superintendent Tom Ahart on how Des Moines Public Schools is planning ahead for the end of the 2019-20 school year.
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I'm so proud to announce that I've received the endorsements of five fantastic Iowa leaders.
They know the importance of a bold vision, hard work, and determination. I'm honored to have them on my team.
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The U.K. just went an entire week without burning coal on its grid. Six years ago 40% of the UK's generation was from coal, last year it was 5%. If the UK can do it, so can we.
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My statement on the letter discussed by members of the public at last night’s meeting.
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Great profile of
@RobSandIA
. He’s focused on making our government work better and our politics include everyone. We need more of both. - The Bowhunting Influencer of Iowa Democrats - The New York Times
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While I haven't made a decision about who to support for President, I know
@CoryBooker
is on my short list. I made a donation to keep his voice in the race. - Help Team Cory Stay in the Race
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24/7 clean energy is also good politics. We passed it in Des Moines. I championed it and then ran on it and was re-elected handily.
Today on Volts: A handful of ambitious companies and cities are going beyond just buying clean electricity -- they want to buy it to precisely match their consumption, hour by hour, 24/7. I take a deep dive into this promising (but also vexing) new trend.
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I’m running for re-election to the Des Moines City Council.
We’ve made real progress on climate, affordable housing, public safety, infrastructure, and more. And there’s so much more we can do together.
Join me ->
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We're seeing the climate crisis and water quality crisis meet. Toxic algae blooms and drought conditions threaten Des Moines' water supply, and the Nutrient Reduction Strategy isn't working to solve the problem.
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Great to have
@EPAMichaelRegan
in Des Moines to talk about how we’re cleaning up the Dico Superfund site and transforming it into the home of
@USLProIowa
. It has been a Superfund site since I was 4, but my kids will know this area as the gateway to downtown and stadium district.
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This is a good thread. I'm a fan of EVs and think that they are part of the transportation solution, but it is critical to remember EVs are only a small part of a comprehensive transportation climate plan.
This is important for
#COP26
A while back, I received a note from a Manager in the executive office of
@BillGates
, asking if they could send me a copy of his new book “How To Avoid A Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need.” I was happy to say yes.
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Had a great conversation with
@ewarren
on water quality and agriculture in Iowa on the bank of the Des Moines River in Gotch State Park. It was good to talk about her plan that will provide incentives to implement conservation practices to address our water quality problems.
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The charges against
@andreamsahouri
should be dropped too. It should have happened weeks ago.
That was fast. Yet
@DMRegister
reporter
@andreamsahouri
is still facing charges for covering a May protest in Des Moines.
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Grabbed dinner tonight from Lucky Lotus. They’re donating 25% of their profits this week to the Iowa Asian Alliance to support the Asian Community and
#StopAsianHate
Grab some great food and support the effort.
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It’s examples like this that show how MidAmerican’s argument falls apart.
“Freeloader? Meet Dwight Dial, an Iowa farmer who invested $$ in solar to control escalating energy costs from MidAmerican, who required him to pay $2,840 for a new pole and large transformer before he could connect to the grid. MidAm also....(1/3)
#ialegis
#SunshineTax
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8/ Retweet if you think
@DesMoinesGov
City Council should follow state law and bring the Planning and Zoning Commission back into gender balance by adding women members.
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Iowa used to have strong energy efficiency programs. In 2018 SF 2311 gutted those programs. Since then Iowans have saved less energy and money, and we’ve dropped into the bottom third of states on energy efficiency.
.
@PariKasotia
, who used to work at
#Iowa
's
#Energy
Office, told me Iowa ranked 14th on the 2014
#energyefficiency
scorecard from same organization.
Added that link to post on our plunge from 23rd in 2019 to 36th on new state rankings:
#ialegis
#iagov
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Glad to see
@NRSC
folks following
@RobSandIA
. They could use a few lessons in how to look out for taxpayers and Rob is on top of that.
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The slow release of results is a window into candidates leadership style. Accuracy matters and taking the time to get the results right matters. Candidates who take a measured approach in this moment rather than fan division for the sake of spin and personal gain, deserve credit.
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Listening to
@SenClaireCelsi
give an update on gun safety at the legislature to
@MomsDemand
Des Moines. Apprecte being represented by a
#gunsense
legislator.
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As a city, we don't have the ability to set state and federal law on reproductive health care.
But we do have the ability to put city policies in place. And that’s exactly what we should do.
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We don’t have to accept mass shootings as normal. We can take action to prevent gun violence, and we should. - Des Moines to consider banning high-capacity magazines, bump stocks in wake of Virginia mass shooting
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My family has been in Iowa for six generations. At the rate we’re going, we’ll be waiting a lot longer than six generations to have clean water.
Since its adoption in 2013, we’ve been hearing about progress and success of the Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Today, IEC released an analysis of the NRS Annual Progress Report highlighting a distinctly slower reality.
Visit for the full report!
#IEC
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I'm proud to have the support of Iowa Senate Democratic Leader
@ZachWahls
.
In the legislature, Senator Wahls has been a tireless advocate for our families and communities, and I'm honored to have his endorsement.
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This is the right outcome. It was clear since last June that these charges should not have been pursued, and it was a waste of resources to take this case to trial. I am thankful to the members of the jury for their service.
Register reporter Andrea Sahouri was found not guilty on both charges.
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This will only make access to affordable housing more difficult for some of our most vulnerable residents. Des Moines has 3200 federal vouchers. Demand for those vouchers is high and folks can wait years to get one off of the waitlist. 1/
Republicans have touted the bill as a protection of private property rights, but housing advocates say it will likely have a disparate impact on people of color and those with disabilities.
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Todays arguments are just the latest reminder that the right to an abortion is under attack in Iowa.
These people won’t stop. But I’ll do everything in my power as your mayor to fight back.
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I was fortunate to get to meet John Lewis at the 2002 Harkin Steak Fry. He represented the best of us. His legacy continues to grow as as those standing on his shoulders continue to find good trouble in the fight for justice. May his memory be a blessing.
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Great to join
@ridedart
and
@MidAm_EnergyCo
for the unveiling of the first seven electric transit buses in Iowa. These buses will be powered on clean energy, reduce carbon emissions and other air pollution, and help DART save money on operations and maintenance costs.
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“What’s your name?”
“Josh Mandelbaum”
“Have you seen that Seinfeld episode?”
“Yes. You don’t need to - “
“Mandelbaum! Mandelbaum! Mandelbaum!”
“What’s your name?”
“Monica.”
“Like Monica from Friends?”
“Yes. Yes exactly.”
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Great to see Waterloo joining Des Moines with this important climate policy.
Tonight the City Council unanimously approved a resolution making a commitment to 24x7 carbon free energy by 2035. This makes Waterloo only the second city in Iowa and 4th in the United States to make this commitment.
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"We should continue to take advantage of opportunities to add more low-cost wind and solar resources to replace uneconomic, dirty coal plants.”
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What a great way to build trust with the public. We need more candidates like
@RobSandIA
.
I believe Rob Sand is the first candidate this year to take questions from the Soapbox crowd and may be there first to use all the time allotted.
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We should support small businesses, not create barriers. I advocated to support El Michoacano Taqueria and get them open this week & yesterday stopped by to eat some tacos! The food truck revenue will allow them to grow their restaurant supply business at the same location.
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The resolution also prohibits discrimination based on a person’s decision to access reproductive health care services.
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I had a chance to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day earlier this week. We must be vigilant against hatred and bigotry in all its forms. We must teach our children about what happened and how to join us in ensuring that something like this never happens again.
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1/ I am disappointed in the façade of action taken on water quality today. SF 512 is a weak bill designed to provide legislators cover on water quality without providing meaningful action.
Republicans' just-passed water quality bill is being done simply to get campaign talking points for 2018, Republican Rep. Chip Baltimore alleged in a scathing speech on the House floor
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Read about the steps that I’ve proposed for Des Moines.
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.
@CoryBooker
is definitely good with kids on the trail. Liam still raves about him and it’s been several months since he saw him.
As the father of a fairly independent toddler myself, I love how excited
@CoryBooker
was to pause his remarks today in Clinton, Iowa to meet Liberty who wouldn't wait to come say hi. Is it too early to say I'm formally endorsing Cory / Liberty 2020?
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Today I announced that I'm running for re-election.
I'm so excited to have this team on my side as my campaign co-chairs and steering committee.
Join us ->
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Excited to announce that
@GreenfieldIowa
will be joining us next Tuesday to moderate my event with Rep. Katie Porter.
+ Tickets are now just $10!
Join us ⤵️
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It’s worth your time to visit Undesign the Redline and learn about housing discrimination and its impact on the community. Thanks to
@pchtf
for bringing it here.
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I'm proud of the fact that our campaign helped elevate the importance of water quality and that folks outside of Des Moines noticed - DM council candidate wins big running on water quality
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Hey
@DMRegister
, thanks for covering an important discussion on climate change w/
@BetoORourke
. This is your occasional reminder that I’m Josh - the
@DesMoinesGov
Councilmember. My cousin is Justin - the developer and founder of
@mainframearts
.
#MandelbaumMandelbaumMandelbaum
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Thanks to the Blazing Saddle for hosting last night's forum & providing the opportunity to talk about how we can make Des Moines more inclusive. As we build our city's future, we need to make sure it's a welcoming place for all who live here no matter who you are or who you love.
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Dose number 2 is in my arm. VACCINATED. Thank you to all the doctors, scientists, researchers, health officials, and more who worked hard to develop the COVID-19 vaccines and get them into arms. Get vaccinated when you can. We’ll get through this together.
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I had a great day with other newly elected council members from around the metro at the
@IowaLeague
Municipal Leadership Academy - getting ready to hit the ground running.
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I'm honored to have the endorsement of Iowa House Minority Leader
@JKonfrst
.
Rep. Konfrst has spent years delivering for Polk County in the legislature, and I'm proud to have her on my team.
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Happy
#MothersDay
! Thankful for all the amazing moms in my life and particularly grateful for the one who raised me and the one who is my partner in this adventure.
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I joined the
@UAW
picket line in Ankeny today.
These workers are standing up for every working person, and I’m proud to stand with them now and as long as it takes.
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1/ One of the advantages of bringing a fresh perspective to
@DesMoinesGov
City Council is that I am willing to push back on practices that somehow got ingrained in previous Councils.
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